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A bobtail truck is a truck without a trailer attached to it. The name is thought to have come from the Bobtail cat, a breed of cat with a distinctly stubby “bobbed” tail (not to be confused with the bobcat). Some straight trucks that haul propane are also referred to as bobtails because the tank…
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DEDICATION AT ITS FINEST Frank Carlone | Commitment You Can Count On Frank Carlone, Area Manager reports to Jeff Palen, General Manager – Northeast Region. As Area Manager, Frank oversees the complete operation for the Mt. Vernon and Peekskill facilities. Employees in Frank’s team, including his own boss, Jeff unanimously agrees that Frank always has…
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Liquid propane’s boiling point is -44˚F so there is no chance of it freezing in your tank. Actually, if the temperature outside is -45°F, propane will be in its liquid state and you could pour it out of a bucket. But once the temperature rises to -44°F, the propane starts to boil and give off…
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Avid and pastime gardeners alike understand the challenges of garden plants surviving the often cold, harsh and long northeast winters. No matter what level of expertise, if you enjoy nurturing plants or cultivating your own beautiful flowers, tasty fruits, fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs, then you’ll want to read on. Here we’ll discuss why and…
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Most northeast homeowners depend on propane or oil furnaces/boilers for home heating. Either one is a much better alternative to electricity. But if your current oil heat system is ready to expire, you’re unhappy with your current heating system, or if you are looking into the many benefits of appliance upgrades, consider the advantages of…
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TWO GREAT EMPLOYEES MAKING US PROUD AND ALWAYS THERE FOR US Mike McGuire | Making Us Proud Mike McGuire, who came on board in January 2020, is a Bulk Delivery driver out of our Wurtsboro, NY reporting to LeAnn Nerone, North East Area, Logistics & Forecasting Manager. Mike merits special recognition with impressive contributions since…
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Power outages are an expected, seasonal occurrence throughout many parts of the US. Electric companies’ guesstimated one-day outage can end up a one-week nightmare or longer. Luckily, standby propane generators can guard you and your family against power outages, but they do require propane to perform and some preparedness on your part. Here we’ll discuss…
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SPOTLIGHTING 2 FIVE-STAR EMPLOYEES THIS JULY 2020 Ryan Whitehair | The Makings of a Great Team Player Ryan Whitehair, Forklift Operator/Grill Cylinder Refurbishing is part of our Waterbury, CT team reporting to Jerry Van Antwerp, Production Supervisor. Ryan’s busy schedule includes offloading and loading of BBQ trailers and trucks, filling out daily production logs, and…
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Propane service technicians are qualified, hands-on professionals responsible for everything propane, from setting tanks and running lines, to installing and fine-tuning propane appliances and equipment. Working alongside customers and professionals from other industries alike, they are the go-to experts in handling tools and technology, and have undergone in-depth propane, OSHA, and manufacturer training to ensure…
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